Shabbat & Zmanim in Ames
Candle lighting in Ames, United States is 8:23 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:30 PM on Saturday, July 25. This week's Torah portion is Vaetchanan.
Candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset; Shabbat end is 50 minutes after sunset. Times are calculated for Ames, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Ames has a Chabad presence — 2 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Ames — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:23 PM | 9:30 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:16 PM | 9:23 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 8:07 PM | 9:14 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:58 PM | 9:05 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Ames
- Ames Jewish Congregation — Chabad House, 3721 Calhoun Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
- Lubavitch of Ames — Chabad House
All Jewish places in Ames — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Ames — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:10 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:46 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:56 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:38 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:52 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:20 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:57 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:12 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:44 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:34 PM
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